Options for travel to and within Spain
Spain can be reached in about two hours by air or in almost 24 hours by boat and once in Spain distances are considerable with Bilbao in the north to Algeciras in the south covering about 1000 kms . As a consequence , there are a number of ways in which you can travel and most holidays to Spain will include a variety of means of transport .
BY AIR
Most of our holiday sample prices are based on scheduled flights with British Airways , although we have used low cost airlines such as Easyjet where more convenient . British Airways operates a number of flight routes to mainland Spain and the Spanish islands , but none go to northern Spain so it is necessary to fly direct with a no-frills airline or to take a connecting flight within Spain . No-frills airlines operate a large number of flights from regional airports in the UK to destinations throughout Spain . There are also flights within Spain making it easy to combine north and south without driving or spending all day travelling .
BY RAIL
Rail travel to and within Spain is an increasingly popular option because it is a great way to see the countryside and to cover long distances in short times . You can travel all the way from the UK to Spain by taking the Eurostar to Paris , then continuing onwards by high-speed train via Catalonia or the Basque Country . It will be necessary to stay overnight in Barcelona or San Sebastian before travelling to your final destination , or you might choose to break your journey in Paris or another French town or city . High-speed AVE trains link Spain ’ s major cities , facilitating travel between regions .
BY FERRY
It is possible to travel by ferry to northern Spain with your own car . Brittany Ferries offers weekly ferries from Plymouth to Santander ( journey time around 20 hours ), twice weekly ferries from Portsmouth to Bilbao ( journey time between 24- 32 hours ) and ferries from Portsmouth to Santander ( journey time around 24 hours ) which operate 3 times a week . It is also possible to travel between destinations by ferry , particularly in the Canary Islands where a number of ferry companies run regular services between islands .
BY HIRE-CAR
A hire-car is essential for many of our hotels with Spain , so is usually included in the price of your holiday . Some of our hotels offer transfers , but it may be more convenient to take a taxi in some city hotels . Hire-car is a very cost-effective and convenient means of getting from the airport to your hotel and back , and also allows you to explore the area during the course of your stay . We work with Avis in Spain . More details can be found with the information at the back of this brochure .
Rio del Eo national park in Asturias
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